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Associate Principal, Benefits

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theocc logoTheocc · Chicago - 125 S Franklin
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ComplianceCross-functional CollaborationPayrollVendor Management
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Responsibilities

  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Well-Being & Benefits Programming
  • Monitor program utilization and identify trends; bring recommendations to the Manager, Total Rewards for process improvements or program enhancements.
  • Leave of Absence Administration
  • Responsible for leave of absence administration, including Worker's Compensation. Advise employees and managers regarding LOA processes. Calculate eligibility regarding absences, FMLA, STD/LTD, and ADA.
  • Coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure that notifications and tracking of leaves and disability are in compliance with State and Federal regulations, benefits deductions are in accordance with OCC's policies, and leave time is properly recorded and paid.
  • Proactively identify compliance risks or process gaps and recommend corrective actions.
  • Benefits Administration & Vendor Management
  • Coordinate with employees, managers, benefits broker, and outside vendors to ensure policies, laws and processes are followed appropriately and administration of all benefits programming operates efficiently.
  • Manage vendor relationships and hold partners accountable to service expectations; escalate performance issues as needed.
  • Maintain full working knowledge of Workday HR processes and benefits-related system activities to credibly respond to employee inquiries and ensure accurate data management.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Projects
  • Collaborate with Accounting/Payroll, Legal and HR Business Partners as needed. Assists HR department in other areas as needed.
  • Lead or contribute to Total Rewards projects, including vendor evaluations, system enhancements, and annual open enrollment planning and execution.
  • Partners with Manager Total Rewards to identify trends, to develop and drive process improvements, and to implement new or enhanced benefits, absence management, or well-being programming.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • None

Requirements

  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • [Required] Experience with self-insured benefits administration and a solid understanding of both health and retirement plans; 5+ years' experience in employee benefits, leave of absence and wellness administration
  • [Required] This position requires an extremely perceptive person who can relate to individuals at all levels within the organization.
  • [Required] Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • [Required] Excellent interpersonal skills and written/oral co

Benefits

Health insurance

Additional Information

*****THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP***** To be considered for this position, applications and resumes are accepted only through our careers site by directly applying to the posted job. We do not accept unsolicited resumes or sales solicitations from staffing agencies. Any OCC employee wishing to submit a referral must do so through their Workday account. Any resume submitted outside of an active job posting will not be considered for employment.


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